Chicago's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Chicago is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the community of procurement and supply chain professionals in the greater Chicago area.

As a chapter of ISM, we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our members and the purchasing/supply chain profession through education, research, and communication.

Our membership is comprised of procurement and supply chain professionals and managers employed in host of companies from the government, private and public sectors. For more information on becoming a part of ISM—Chicago, click here.

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ISM-Chicago: Tools & Skills for the AI-Powered Procurement Professional

This interactive workshop begins with simple prompting in your AI platform of choice, and will demonstrate how to structure a stronger request, and introduce AI as a thinking partner for the decisions professionals remain responsible for making. Participants then see how to bring instructions and reference files together in a reusable AI Project/Workspace built around their recurring work.

Agenda

Start Simple: From Asking Questions to Structured Prompting
Think Better: AI as a Thinking Partner
Build Once, Reuse: Create Your Procurement AI Project/Workspace
Learn Faster: AI as a Professional Development Partner

Date: November 19, 2026

Time: 12-1pm CST

FREE for Members | $15.00 Non-Members

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November

18 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

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Megan Hays

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November

19 2026

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Chicago: Tools & Skills for the AI-Powered Procurement Professional

This interactive workshop begins with simple prompting in your AI platform of choice, and will demonstrate how to structure a stronger request, and introduce AI as a thinking partner for the decisions professionals remain responsible for making. Participants then see how to bring instructions and reference files together in a reusable AI Project/Workspace built around their recurring work.

Agenda

· Start Simple: From Asking Questions to Structured Prompting

· Think Better: AI as a Thinking Partner

· Build Once, Reuse: Create Your Procurement AI Project/Workspace

· Learn Faster: AI as a Professional Development Partner

Sponsor: 120 ISM—Chicago, Inc.

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Cheryl Thompson

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December

11 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Online

Megan Hays

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Welcome from the President

Welcome! On behalf of the board, come on in and stay a bit.

ISM—Chicago, Inc. is a non-profit organization, it has been our goal to maintain the highest level of excellence to the procurement and supply chain professionals in the Midwest to continue leadership in Ethics, Professionalism, Education, Research, and Networking. Our chapter has membership meetings where we discuss topics relevant to today's professionals and networking opportunities. We'd love to see you on-line or in person!

ISM—Chicago offers certification courses for professionals to earn Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD®). These courses help attendees prepare to pass each section of the exam. Each certification broadens your competencies in supply management.

Not a member of ISM—Chicago? Please join us. Consider this a personal invitiation from myself and the board to join as a member. Becoming a member offers many benefits at the local and global level. Members can find many options to help become leaders of their careers.

If you need more information, please contact the office via email at contact@ism-chicago.org or call our office at 847.298.1940.

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Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

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Whether you're building foundational knowledge, expanding your expertise or leading organizational transformation, ISM World 2027 meets you where you are in your career and helps you move forward with confidence. Career-stage learning tracks help you focus on what matters most to you, while hands-on AI applications and real-world case studies deliver practical value you can bring back to your organization. Join the ISM community in Washington, D.C., May 16-18, 2027, and take the next step in your professional journey.

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